Heavy rains loom for Kansas City. Flood watch issued for Kansas, Missouri
With the threat of heavy rains looming in the forecast, the National Weather Service issued a flood watch on Monday for Kansas City, portions of eastern Kansas, and a large part of Missouri.
Multiple rounds of widespread storms are expected to sweep through the region early Tuesday and continue throughout the day, the weather service said. The storms will bring the chance for heavy rains and flash flooding.
“Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams and other low-lying and flood-prone locations,” the weather service said.
The flood watch is in effect from Tuesday morning through Wednesday morning.
Between 2 and 3 inches of rain is expected in the Kansas City area through 7 p.m. Wednesday. The metro will likely see its heaviest rain Tuesday afternoon, where as much as 1.5 inches of rain is possible.
“Some areas in our east may see in excess of 3 inches and would not be surprised if there are pockets of higher amounts as well,” the weather service said in its forecast discussion.
The possibility of severe weather with the early storms is low, but some stronger storms cannot be ruled out.
“The greater potential for strong to severe storms will come later in the day, mainly late afternoon into the evening hours as a front moves through the area,” the weather service said. “But even this has a fair amount of uncertainty.”
The National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center has placed Kansas City under a slight risk of severe weather on Tuesday.
Damaging winds and large hail will be possible. Heavy rains and flash flooding are also likely to occur. The threat of tornadoes is low.
